Sacramental Review Spreadsheet
The 2nd Year Confirmation Sacramental Review Spreadsheet is for you and your child to use to see what has been completed.
This spreadsheet will be updated at the end of each quarter (Oct 10, Dec 10, Feb 22, Apr 26). We try our best, but if you ever notice a discrepancy, please email Marielisa Puigbó: ffa@holytrinityparish.net
Confirmation Requirement Checklist
Print out the checklist below to keep track of when everything is due!
Due dates and necessary forms are also included on this web page.
All forms and certificates can be turned in to your Group Leader or the Family Faith Formation office. Please do not email us your paperwork!
Confirmation Preparation Checklist 2025-2026
Prayer Review
Prayer Review will take place quarterly with your Group Leaders. A list of all the prayers your candidate needs to recite each quarter is below.
Required Forms
The following FORMS are DUE NOV 7, 2025
- Confirmation Data Form
- Sponsor Eligibility Form
- Sponsor Eligibility Form (SPANISH)
- Confirmation Letter of Intent
- Letter Verifying First Year of Formation (ONLY for Catholic School and HTH)
A copy of the candidate’s Baptism Certificate AND Birth Certificate are also DUE NOV 7
**If your child was baptized at Holy Trinity, you DO NOT need to submit their baptismal form. We have that record already.**
Please turn these important forms, before or by deadline, all together stapled or on an envelope into the faith formation office or on the file cabinet on the Ministry Closet. Please, do not leave them with the catechist or at the front office.
If you are doing the Parent to Child Program, HTH, or Catholic School, please use file cabinet on the Ministry Closet labeled “CONFIRMATION 2026 PAPERWORK” .
All documents turned in must be marked with Candidate’s name.
Be sure to make a copy of what you are handing in.
Not submitting the required documents and assignments on time will delay your sacrament.
Please do not email us your paperwork!
The Importance of Weekly Mass Attendance
Please remember that weekly Mass attendance is a basic expectation for all baptized Catholics. Mass is the greatest prayer of the Church and the very best way that we can communicate our deep gratitude for everything our Lord endured to make this Banquet possible for us. Our participation at weekly Mass is an appropriate response to the love that our Blessed Lord pours out on us lavishly at every moment that we exist. Attending Mass every Sunday liturgy (includes Saturday evening Masses after 4pm) is an act of obedience to the 3rd Commandment (divine law) and the 1st Precept of the Catholic Church. Worship through the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is the greatest expression of our love for God. At Mass we receive a foretaste of the love that exists in Heaven. Your presence at Mass each week is non negotiable unless you are sick.
Apologetics Session
Some teachings of our Faith are difficult and counter cultural. Being able to explain your faith is important as a newly confirmed Catholic. This required Apologetics session will help you with this topic! Choose one session time for a parent and the candidate to attend together.
Why Would An All-Loving God Allow Suffering?
- Saturday, Nov 8, 10:00am-11:30am
- Saturday, January 24, 10:00am-11:30am
- Saturday, Feb 21, 10:00am-11:30am
Priest Interviews
Use the Priest Interview questions below to prepare for your interview. A sign up for Priest Interviews will be available in January.
Confirmation Priest Interview Questions for Candidates
Holy Hour
Time spent in quiet prayer in front of the Blessed Sacrament in Eucharistic Adoration is transformational. As St. Theresa of Calcutta taught, “The time you spend with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the best time that you will spend on earth. Each moment that you spend with Jesus will deepen your union with Him and make your soul everlastingly more glorious and beautiful in heaven, and will help bring about an everlasting peace on earth.”
Each candidate will attend a holy hour with a parent or sponsor and use the guided meditation provided by the Faith Formation Office. The candidate and parent or sponsor will go to our parish adoration chapel to complete this requirement. We will have a list of the candidates on a clipboard in the adoration chapel. When you enter the chapel, please find your name and sign in.
You will need to use the programs linked below (one for the candidate and one for the parent or sponsor). They can be found on the clipboard. Please return your program at the end for others to use. You can also print your own if you enjoy journaling while praying.
Confirmation Holy Hour Program (PARENTS)
Confirmation Holy Hour Program (CANDIDATE)
Saint Report
The SAINT REPORT is DUE JANUARY 9th, 2026
Sponsor Interview
The SPONSOR INTERVIEW is DUE FEBRUARY 6, 2026
Walking Together Sponsor Interview
To be shared with the candidate’s Sponsor:
The Role of A Confirmation Sponsor
Works of Mercy Assignment
The WORKS OF MERCY assignment is DUE MARCH 6, 2026
Letter to the Bishop
The LETTER TO THE BISHOP assignment is due March 6, 2026. The candidate will write a thoughtful letter to Bishop Burbidge telling him why he/she would like to be confirmed. The candidate will thoughtfully present the Bishop with THREE sound reasons why this sacrament is important for his/her spiritual journey and what the desired impact this sacrament will have on his/her future. This letter can be handwritten or typed. This assignment should be completed as we will talk about “Why Be Confirmed?”
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
CONFIRMATION REHEARSAL:
Friday, May 29, 2026 – 5pm or
Friday, May 29, 2026 – 7pm
CONFIRMATION MASSES:
Saturday May 30, 2026 – 10:00am
Saturday May 30, 2026 – 1:30pm
(more information will be sent regarding selecting the time)
Contact the Family Faith Formation Team
Margi Loesel, Director of Religious Education religioused@holytrinityparish.net
Marielisa Puigbo, Faith Formation Assistant (Spanish Speaking) ffa@holytrinityparish.net
